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On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
the greatest investment that takes place by the average American, but especially the largest for African Americans, is homeownership, which I believe is extremely important.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks highlights the significance of homeownership for African Americans in wealth building.

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